There’s nothing like taking a road trip in autumn to see all the fall foliage, but if you’ve only got time to do it in your state, check out this fall drive through Indiana that will charm your eyes out of their sockets. Don’t forget to bring your favorite camera for this adventure. Scroll on for more details.
Now is the perfect time of year to drive around the southern portion of Indiana and check out our finest forestry and state parks. This two-hour drive goes in a bit of a loop through the Hoosier National Forest.
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Beginning in Brown County State Park, this drive covers 70 miles and will take you past many diverse natural attractions along the way.
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Though not technically part of the Hoosier National Forest, Brown County State Park is more than 15,000 acres and full of incredible sights and fall foliage.
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You’ll pass through several towns that are surrounded by this lovely scenery on your fall drive no matter which way you go on this loop.
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Your next stop, if you choose to go west, is Yellowwood State Forest, which is comprised of more than 23,000 acres. This is definitely the time of year to drive the roads around it or even get out and stretch your legs.
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The next stop is not for a while and is the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. After the road takes you over Lake Monroe, you’ll find this lovely place not far from it.
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The final stop on this fall foliage tour is the tiny and somewhat abandoned community of Story, Indiana that has little more than a vintage inn and a general store. It is certainly quite the view to drive through this unique town in autumn.
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For more like this, check out these 10 wonderful fall day trips you can only take in Indiana.
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Drive on by or plan to camp at this wonderful spot that is shaded by ancient hardwood trees.
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Where else would you go on this fall drive? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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